Rear brake pad replacement?

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA

72,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

ROBERT WALBROEHL

MEMBER
116 POSTS

I need to change the brake pad but I'm not sure how to drain brake fluid because of the weird shape reservoir. Can't suck it out like a normal reservoir because of the strange angle Toyota made. Don't want it to overflow when pushing pads back. So, what's the best way to lower level? Was trying to prevent going down at the wheel cylinder while someone pumps the pedal but that's the only way, I see it being done.
Thanks,
Bob

Apr 23, 2023 at 7:49 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
110,194 POSTS

Hi Bob, are you sure it needs to be drained? There really isn't a procedure provided for that process.

If, however, you are concerned, first prepare the tool being used to depress the piston. Apply a slight amount of pressure and open the bleeder on the caliper. While you depress the piston, the fluid will come out of the caliper rather than being sent back to the master cylinder. Actually, this is a preferred way of doing it to prevent dirty fluid from making its way back up the system.

Once the piston is fully depressed, close the bleeder.

Here is a link you may find helpful with the brakes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Let me know if that helps.

Take care,

Joe

Apr 23, 2023 at 8:52 PM

ROBERT WALBROEHL

MEMBER
116 POSTS

Okay, thanks.

Apr 25, 2023 at 6:21 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
110,194 POSTS

Hi,

You are very welcome. I hope it helps.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe

Apr 25, 2023 at 6:36 PM

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